Guayaquil Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Guayaquil, Guayas, Ecuador. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Guayaquil experiences sunny spells throughout the year. The sunniest month, May, sees up to 167 hours of sunshine, while January, the least sunny month, still provides a respectable 107 hours. The total annual sunshine amounts to 1621 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Enjoy up to 5.6 hours of daily sun in May, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in January, with about 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.

Guayaquil vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Guayaquil enjoys an average of 1621 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Related Climate Data for Guayaquil

February, Guayaquil’s wettest month, receives 363 mm (14 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month November you can expect a temperature of 30°C (86°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Guayaquil Precipitation page.